🌱 Patch AM: Clawson man gets 40-year federal sentence for exploiting minors

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In today's newsletter:

• Clawson man gets 40-year federal sentence for exploiting minors
• How Rochester's new social district compares to Clawson's approach

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal court sentences former substitute teacher to 40 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of minors and receipt of child pornography (legalnews.com) — A former substitute teacher from Clawson has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting minors and receiving child pornography, following an FBI and Michigan State Police investigation. Authorities say he targeted teens for over a decade using social media, money, and threats, and emphasize that the case shows their commitment to protecting vulnerable youth in communities like Clawson.
   

• Social district approved for downtown Rochester (candgnews.com) — Downtown Rochester is moving ahead with a new social district where adults can carry alcoholic drinks in designated areas, a concept Clawson has already adopted along with several other Oakland County cities. Rochester officials are adding safeguards like wristbands and drink limits, and hope to launch the program by November, aiming to boost local businesses and downtown events.
   

📸 Around Clawson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• RedCross Blood Drive →
  1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• South Playground - PTA Ice Cream Social
  Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Murder Mystery Dinner - red riding hood edition →
  Red & The Wolf, 110 East 14 Mile Road, Clawson
Sunday September 13
• Yoga + Art Therapy Workshop →
  Misfit Yoga Studio, 250 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson
Saturday September 19
• Back 2 School Bash
  Clawson Public Schools Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
• Back to School Bash
  Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Love Wins Brunch →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 S Main St, Clawson
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Fall Claws N Paws Festival →
  Clawson City Park, Clawson Park, 935 N Custer Ave, Clawson
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Talk 'N Tacos →
  Whiskey Taco Foxtrot, 28 South Main Street, Clawson

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Joint Chamber Lunch Club @the Rind →
  The Rind/Mongers' Provisions, 3125 12 Mile Rd., Berkley
  11:00 am
• Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Century 21 Curran & Oberski →
  Century 21 Curran & Oberski, 28478 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
  4:00 pm
• AI Help? or Hindrance? →
  Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods
  6:30 pm
• Whitmore Lake at Roeper →
  Roeper, 1051 Oakland Ave, Birmingham
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Any suggestions as to what we can do with unsold items from our moving sale?
  A Church having an upcoming rummage sale could make some good money. Stuff too good to throw out. Not clothing. (Nextdoor Clawson Park)

• Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Royal Oak. Apply here.
• City of Royal Oak Michigan posted a job opening for Parking Enforcement Officer - Part Time in Royal Oak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Royal Oak tattoo studio forced to cancel appointments after $7K in equipment stolen at Arts, Beats and Eats (clickondetroit.com)
• Go 4 It: Help us collect handheld electronic devices to support gorilla conservation initiatives (clickondetroit.com)
• Veteran Franchisee Signs 15-Unit Deal with Mike's Red Tacos (franchising.com)

Troy

• New facilities planned for Troy hospital (candgnews.com)

Huntington Woods

• 1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Fiery Oakland County Crash: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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